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Mr. Schwartz advised that the task force was working on a draft policy, a working <br />copy of which was included in tonight's materials, with phases to address and <br />reduce inflow and infiltration impacting the capacity of metropolitan area sewers; <br />and subsequent surcharges for exceeding capacity, computed based on a formula. <br />Mr. Schwartz reviewed the current program with the City required to spend at <br />minimum approximately $90,000 per year to reduce inflow and infiltration, with <br />one (1) year remaining on that existing program. Mr. Schwartz reviewed ongoing <br />and proposed efforts to narrow problem areas (i.e., sewer lining, manhole cover <br />replacement and inspections). <br />Mr. Schwartz reviewed the challenges in resolving issues; system capacity and <br />penalties to communities; and how to measure success of work completed to-date <br />during very dry periods. <br />Mr. Schwartz noted the most significant and successful change in direction was <br />elimination of the demand charge concept, in favor of GASB incentives to <br />reinvest in infrastructure, and how to achieve-standards in maintaining a <br />community's investment in these facilities. <br />Discussion included how best to educate the public in advance of the rationale <br />and reality for complying with these initiatives; changes needed in current <br />policies and ordinances; point-of--sale or city-wide inspections to ensure <br />compliance; new technologies for private sewer lateral replacements and potential <br />grant funds; past practice by staff in metering problem areas, but cost-prohibitive <br />issues; areas identified for groundwater infiltration (i.e., manhole repairs and <br />cover replacements); and the need to continually reinvestment in capital <br />improvements to keep the system up to standard; and redirecting storm water <br />runoff away from the sanitary sewer to reduce costs that impact all taxpayers. <br />Mr. Schwartz advised that further discussion would occur in the future. <br />8. FtAture Topic Discussion -combine with next agenda item <br />Mr. Schwartz suggested that the Commission may want to consider larger efforts <br />or topics for the year, rather than just those addressed at the upcoming meeting. <br />Member Vanderwall suggested consideration of discussions among the City and <br />School District for potential sharing of facilities and maintenance of those <br />facilities between government agencies to gain public efficiencies (i.e., vehicle <br />maintenance). <br />Mr. Schwartz advised that the City Manager had requested that the organized <br />waste collection be put on hold at this time. The PWETC could begin to provide <br />feedback based on community values as it relates to recycling in the next couple <br />of months. <br />Page 7 of 9 <br />